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87610
Tue, 11/03/2009 - 15:35
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GPO: Anti-flu drug ready for new round of A(H1N1) flu
BANGKOK, Nov 3 (TNA) – Thailand’s Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) and hospitals nationwide have stockpiled some 35 million capsules of the anti-flu drug ‘Oseltamivir’ for a possible second round of A(H1N1) virus outbreak, said Dr Vithit Attavijjakul, GPO director.
Dr Vithit said that about 35 million capsules of the anti-viral drug are available at Thailand’s upcountry hospitals as well as the GPO office, aiming to handle the new wave of the A(H1N1) pandemic in an approaching cool season.
Meanwhile, the raw materials are available to produce a new lot of additional medication of 40 million capsules.
Regarding the children's formula of the anti-flu drug Oseltamivir, Dr Vithit said that the 30,000 to 40,000 capsules could be distributed immediately in all areas if needed.
The GPO is ready to produce more anti-flu drugs for children.
In addition, the GPO has stored lots of hand wash gel and sanitary masks to prevent the upcoming wave of Influenza Type A (H1N1) spread.
The GPO contacted local producers to make cloth sanitary masks to supply the GPO as they can be reused and help save costs.
Some European countries like Germany, Spain and France have expressed interest in GPO-produced hand gel, so the organisation plans to register its hand gel formula with the food and drug administrations in those countries.
After it is registered, Thailand expects to receive orders from overseas and build confidence in production’s standard of the country. (TNA)
Dr Vithit said that about 35 million capsules of the anti-viral drug are available at Thailand’s upcountry hospitals as well as the GPO office, aiming to handle the new wave of the A(H1N1) pandemic in an approaching cool season.
Meanwhile, the raw materials are available to produce a new lot of additional medication of 40 million capsules.
Regarding the children's formula of the anti-flu drug Oseltamivir, Dr Vithit said that the 30,000 to 40,000 capsules could be distributed immediately in all areas if needed.
The GPO is ready to produce more anti-flu drugs for children.
In addition, the GPO has stored lots of hand wash gel and sanitary masks to prevent the upcoming wave of Influenza Type A (H1N1) spread.
The GPO contacted local producers to make cloth sanitary masks to supply the GPO as they can be reused and help save costs.
Some European countries like Germany, Spain and France have expressed interest in GPO-produced hand gel, so the organisation plans to register its hand gel formula with the food and drug administrations in those countries.
After it is registered, Thailand expects to receive orders from overseas and build confidence in production’s standard of the country. (TNA)
